Inviyya - OCS Shoot Em Up - Page 43

Jma80 · 12 April 2021, 13:37

Congratulations, allways great to see new Amiga releases. Bought digital copy and will buy box when available.

nikosidis · 12 April 2021, 14:19

Here is my high-score today. 1st place: 137 000
https://imgshare.io/image/pMHDQ7

Predseda · 12 April 2021, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steril707

... adding some little and maybe even bigger things and extras like a whole new level to make the game even more awesome.

I am so lame that you shall add the level BEFORE the first one for me

Superman · 12 April 2021, 15:36

Just purchased!

In fact I have a confession to make.... This is the first Amiga game I ever bought and I have owned Amigas for 31 years

Well worth it as I know this has taken quite a few years to create.

Tigerskunk · 12 April 2021, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predseda

I am so lame that you shall add the level BEFORE the first one for me

I will make a level just for you that has friendly enemies showing you the way around the obstacles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superman

Just purchased!
In fact I have a confession to make.... This is the first Amiga game I ever bought and I have owned Amigas for 31 years

Well worth it as I know this has taken quite a few years to create.

Wow, that's a huge honor, mate..
And that's coming from one schoolyard disk swapper to another...

Superman · 12 April 2021, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steril707

I will make a level just for you that has friendly enemies showing you the way around the obstacles.

Wow, that's a huge honor, mate..
And that's coming from one schoolyard disk swapper to another...

No problem. It’s worth it as it really is a great game which everyone should buy and support.

Love the Blood Money influenced intro

KONEY · 12 April 2021, 19:04

More Amiga games in 2021, quite impressive!

Predseda · 12 April 2021, 20:11

Lemon entry: https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=4618

Tigerskunk · 12 April 2021, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predseda

Lemon entry: https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=4618

Wow, that's really an honor for me. Been browsing there so often in the past..

kriz · 12 April 2021, 21:09

Are we seeing a HOL entry coming now also ?

Adrian Browne · 13 April 2021, 06:07

Special edition pre-ordered.

alpine9000 · 13 April 2021, 06:29

Picked up the digital today - tried to order the physical but couldn't seem to stop it trying to charge me 58euro or something for shipping. I'll try again at some point.

Great game - very smooth - nicely balanced, def worth the purchase price!

Adrian Browne · 13 April 2021, 06:32

Digital bought now too.

Jma80 · 13 April 2021, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpine9000

Picked up the digital today - tried to order the physical but couldn't seem to stop it trying to charge me 58euro or something for shipping. I'll try again at some point.

Great game - very smooth - nicely balanced, def worth the purchase price!

If you add poster to your order it forces you to be robbed by DHL.

Tigerskunk · 13 April 2021, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jma80

If you add poster to your order it forces you to be robbed by DHL.

Haha, yep, that seems to be the problem.

Tigerskunk · 13 April 2021, 07:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpine9000

Picked up the digital today - tried to order the physical but couldn't seem to stop it trying to charge me 58euro or something for shipping. I'll try again at some point.

Great game - very smooth - nicely balanced, def worth the purchase price!

Thanks for the nice words, Alex.
Hearing it from a master coder like you is honey in my ears..

torturedutopian · 13 April 2021, 09:41

Hi ! I've played quite a few games yesterday evening and reached level 3 boss... What can I say ?

- I feel you've hit the spot in terms of difficulty curve, which is extremely important for a shmup

Right from the start, the game gives the feeling to be difficult but you improve very quickly (you = the player in my text

.

There is a common pitfall the game does not fall into : the need to memorize everything. Obviously, the game gets easier as you learn to identify the dangers and the ennemies patterns.

Another big plus : the game does not "artificially" try to raise the difficulty or its length but adding tons of waves, unexpected super pervert ennemies, etc.

Oh, and super important too : losing a life and thus your equipment does not hamper you that much. Of course, it's tougher but far from being punishing. It usually means "game over" for me in games like R-Type.

Levels are long enough to entertain and put some pressure on you, but short enough not to bore you and not to make you super frustrated when you die after several levels. Also, you get extra lives based on your score.

You do not have tons of different ennemies but they are completely different from one level to the other and feel very fresh. Levels settings are very different : you do not feel content or games mechanisms are being recycled, so it feels varied and continually interested.

Generally, from a technical standpoint, it's very impressive for a one man effort. I'm playing it on my MiSTer FPGA on a projector on the wall, with some scanlines, and it looked gorgeous -- which I must say I didn't expect. Maybe it doesn't always feel as "dense" as some late Amiga endeavours with big teams (ex. Disposable Hero) but it really feels like an AAA game. Music feels it could do with an additional channel for a pad but hey, it's already very enticing.

The only thing that disturbs me a little is I have to continually focus to get the fire rate optimal. I guess that's something I'll probably master quickly.

Cheers !

roondar · 13 April 2021, 10:57

I've ordered the Deluxe Edition. Been looking forward to this so much. Might even buy the digital version as well

AmyMor · 13 April 2021, 11:11

First of all congratulations for the work done, it exudes passion from all pores ... I have reached level 5 but the third boss for now is my nemesis. Unfortunately it is very difficult and has an error in the detection of collisions by the spheres chasing you, the ones from above hit you even if you are far from them, making it almost impossible to pass through. I found the fourth boss to be much more playable and fun to play against. However I will try to get to the end for a more precise and global judgment! Complimeti again ...

Tigerskunk · 13 April 2021, 11:50

Thanks for all the nice words and useful feedback, mates...

I promise I will integrate some of this stuff you noticed into a balance update that will happen in a few weeks.

First off, a little thank you to all buyers of the digital version (I don't make any money with the physical editions), you can download the games soundtrack as mod files packed in an LHA file now on.....

tigerskunk.itch.io/inviyya

if you bought the game there..

This is first in a line of updates, improvements and little goodies that buyers of the digital version of the game will get over the next few months...

Once more:
Huge thanks to everybody supporting this game and future Amiga game dev by me with buying the digital version...

Means a lot to me.

13 April 2021, 09:41	#857
torturedutopian Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France Age: 41 Posts: 433	Hi ! I've played quite a few games yesterday evening and reached level 3 boss... What can I say ? - I feel you've hit the spot in terms of difficulty curve, which is extremely important for a shmup Right from the start, the game gives the feeling to be difficult but you improve very quickly (you = the player in my text . There is a common pitfall the game does not fall into : the need to memorize everything. Obviously, the game gets easier as you learn to identify the dangers and the ennemies patterns. Another big plus : the game does not "artificially" try to raise the difficulty or its length but adding tons of waves, unexpected super pervert ennemies, etc. Oh, and super important too : losing a life and thus your equipment does not hamper you that much. Of course, it's tougher but far from being punishing. It usually means "game over" for me in games like R-Type. Levels are long enough to entertain and put some pressure on you, but short enough not to bore you and not to make you super frustrated when you die after several levels. Also, you get extra lives based on your score. You do not have tons of different ennemies but they are completely different from one level to the other and feel very fresh. Levels settings are very different : you do not feel content or games mechanisms are being recycled, so it feels varied and continually interested. Generally, from a technical standpoint, it's very impressive for a one man effort. I'm playing it on my MiSTer FPGA on a projector on the wall, with some scanlines, and it looked gorgeous -- which I must say I didn't expect. Maybe it doesn't always feel as "dense" as some late Amiga endeavours with big teams (ex. Disposable Hero) but it really feels like an AAA game. Music feels it could do with an additional channel for a pad but hey, it's already very enticing. The only thing that disturbs me a little is I have to continually focus to get the fire rate optimal. I guess that's something I'll probably master quickly. Cheers ! Last edited by torturedutopian; 13 April 2021 at 11:57.

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12 April 2021, 13:37	#841
Jma80 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Finland Posts: 22	Congratulations, allways great to see new Amiga releases. Bought digital copy and will buy box when available.

12 April 2021, 14:19	#842
nikosidis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: oslo/norway Posts: 1,607	Here is my high-score today. 1st place: 137 000 https://imgshare.io/image/pMHDQ7

12 April 2021, 15:36	#844
Superman Super Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wakefield Age: 48 Posts: 1,334	Just purchased! In fact I have a confession to make.... This is the first Amiga game I ever bought and I have owned Amigas for 31 years Well worth it as I know this has taken quite a few years to create.

12 April 2021, 19:04	#847
KONEY OctaMED Music Composer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Venice - Italy Age: 49 Posts: 666	More Amiga games in 2021, quite impressive!

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Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	Lemon entry: https://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=4618

12 April 2021, 21:09	#850
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 41 Posts: 3,185	Are we seeing a HOL entry coming now also ?

13 April 2021, 06:07	#851
Adrian Browne Jackie Chan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 985	Special edition pre-ordered.

13 April 2021, 06:29	#852
alpine9000 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 881	Picked up the digital today - tried to order the physical but couldn't seem to stop it trying to charge me 58euro or something for shipping. I'll try again at some point. Great game - very smooth - nicely balanced, def worth the purchase price!

13 April 2021, 06:32	#853
Adrian Browne Jackie Chan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 985	Digital bought now too.

13 April 2021, 10:57	#858
roondar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,409	I've ordered the Deluxe Edition. Been looking forward to this so much. Might even buy the digital version as well

13 April 2021, 11:11	#859
AmyMor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Calvi Risorta Posts: 167	First of all congratulations for the work done, it exudes passion from all pores ... I have reached level 5 but the third boss for now is my nemesis. Unfortunately it is very difficult and has an error in the detection of collisions by the spheres chasing you, the ones from above hit you even if you are far from them, making it almost impossible to pass through. I found the fourth boss to be much more playable and fun to play against. However I will try to get to the end for a more precise and global judgment! Complimeti again ...

13 April 2021, 11:50	#860
Tigerskunk Inviyya Dude! Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Amiga Island Posts: 2,770	Thanks for all the nice words and useful feedback, mates... I promise I will integrate some of this stuff you noticed into a balance update that will happen in a few weeks. First off, a little thank you to all buyers of the digital version (I don't make any money with the physical editions), you can download the games soundtrack as mod files packed in an LHA file now on..... tigerskunk.itch.io/inviyya if you bought the game there.. This is first in a line of updates, improvements and little goodies that buyers of the digital version of the game will get over the next few months... Once more: Huge thanks to everybody supporting this game and future Amiga game dev by me with buying the digital version... Means a lot to me.

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